Process Operator I at Zausner Foods Corporation – New Holland, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

This position assists the supervisor in leading and managing the team and the food manufacturing process. The performance indicators are Safety, Quality, Cost, Lead Time, Involvement, and Environment. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of control panels and computer operation and ability to run items on manual if necessary
• Completes required paperwork including charts, reports, and Labware entries
• Ability to read and understand schedules and trial forms
• Performs scheduled teardowns and inspections of equipment
• Keeps equipment not in use clean and sanitized
• Monitors all processing parameters, functions and assures proper operation of equipment
• Clean In Place (CIP) all tanks, silos and associated line circuits and trucks
• Cleans undersides of all pumps, homogenizers, piping, tanks, ladders and steps, water sets, catwalks, and panels daily
• Foams ceiling, vents, walls, tanks, equipment and floor daily
• Self-inspection of equipment and environment after cleaning to assure cleanliness and proper completion of duties
• Proper storage of all cleaning supplies at the end of the shift
• Participates in Continuous Improvement Process

• Follows all Quality policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Follows all Safety policies and procedures and participates in monthly observations
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Receiving responsibilities:

• Daily receiving of milk, cream and other products
• Maintains testing equipment for raw receiving and all paperwork
• Maintains chemical inventory for the processing department
• Maintains the receiving supplies (filters, sample vials, soap etc.)
• Cleans receiving office daily

• Cleans sample refrigerator weekly
• Assures proper age of products in the silos and monitors silo activity
• Maintains cleanliness of the receiving bay and equipment in the bay
• Maintains sampling license and testing certification as required
• Assists separator operator as needed

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold Climate continuously
• Exposure to chemical frequently
• Exposure to noise and vibration continuously
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stand – continuously
• Stoop/Bend – occasionally
• Squat – occasionally
• Crawl – never
• Climb Stairs or ladders – occasionally
• Reach – chest level, above or below – occasionally
• Push – >35 lbs occasionally
• Pull – >35 lbs occasionally
• Lift/carry – >55 lbs occasionally (depending on area of responsibility)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English
• 1+ year experience in relevant industry
• Ability to work independently
• Responsible and able to multi-task